Tata Motors Sumo Grande MKII

Carrying the legacy forward, Tata Motors has launched another new iteration of Tata Sumo. This one is called Tata Motors Sumo Grande MKII. The new SUV, the upgraded version of Sumo Grande was launched in Mumbai on 14th December, 2009. This recently launched Sumo Grande MKII will be priced between Rs. 6.43 lakhs and Rs. 7.50 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Engine

The latest version of Tata Sumo comes with 2.2 litre DICOR diesel unit. According to Tata Motors, the engine of this utility vehicle makes 120 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque. The vibration level of the engine has been worked upon and reduced.

Tire

This new variant of Sumo Grande comes with 5-spoke steel wheels that gives this car a more refined look. While the steel wheels have been changed, the tires' size remains the same as the old Sumo Grande. The tire size remains to be 235/70 R16.

The Classier Look of Tata Motors Sumo Grande MKII

The recently launched Tata Motors Sumo Grande MKII is better improved. Tata Motors has worked both on the interiors and exteriors of this utility vehicle (UV). Some of the major changes include:

Exterior

• The recently launched Sumo Grande MKII comes with new paint shades – Walnut Gold (as pictured), Platinum Beige and Castle Grey.
• The rear tailgate has the logo of new MKII.
• There is a 2.2 Dicor badge above the side-indicators on the front fenders,
• The side-view mirror of this Tata Motors UV has a chrome lined front grille and indicators.

Interiors

The interior of Tata Sumo Grande MKII is much better now and gives a more classier look than the previous version of the people's favorite carrier. The car design engineers have done some commendable changes that are add-ons to the overall look of the vehicle.

• The mix of black and beige gives the vehicle a more elegant and refreshed look.
• The fabric used in car seats are soft.
• All the seats especially the front ones are very comfortable.
• There is very less legroom space near the rear seats.
• The Sumo Grande MKII comes with new steering wheel.
• There are thicker brake discs upfront.
• New lining material has been used for the rear drums and a slightly tweaked booster module.

Older Grande Vs new Sumo Grande MKII

• 4 LEDs have been used on the wing mirrors for the turn signal indicators.
  
  
• The Suspension System – New stabilizer bars are used in the suspension system for the double wishbone coil springs in the front. At the rear, new parabolic leaf springs are used. These changes in this department helps in more optimized differential ratio.
  
  
• Entertainment factor in the new version of Tata Sumo has not been ignored. The Tata Motors Sumo Grande MKII comes with entera high-end music system with iPod connectivity.

Three Variants of Sumo Grande MKII

• Sumo Grande MKII LX - Priced at Rs 6.43 lakhs (ex-showroom in Delhi)
• Sumo Grande MKII EX – Priced at Rs 6.83 lakhs (ex-showroom in Delhi)
• Sumo Grande MKII GX – Priced at Rs 7.50 lakhs (ex-showroom in Delhi)